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When we organise we can win
LYNN HENDERSON surveys the political and industrial scene for trade unionists in Scotland

CONGRESS themes of Organising and Winning tell the story of organising victories for mostly women workers. 

Of course it’s not been all wins for Scottish women in 2019 and menacing concerns over sexual harassment at all levels in the workplace remain ongoing. 

Yet there were five days during which union-organised women shook Scotland then went on to achieve ground-breaking wins. 

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